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Calcite, Marcasite

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Water-clear, glassy calcite scalenohedrons to 2.2 cm with very interesting, oriented inclusions of sparkly marcasite microcrystals cover this fine, pineapple-shaped specimen from the limestone quarries at Buffalo, Iowa. Ex. George Feist Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.8 x 5.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Iowa, Buffalo

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Buffalo
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